Huffman Middle School ranked near the bottom half statewide in recent years, positioned at #1182 in Alabama for 2023, showing a slight improvement from #1259 in 2021 but a decline from higher ranks in earlier years.
Math proficiency was 3% in 2023, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 22%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 15–19%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined slightly from 483 students in 2021 to 440 students in 2023, with consistent high socioeconomic need indicated by about 68% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, up from 48% in 2016; the student body is predominantly Black (88%), with Hispanic students at 10%.
Serving grades 6–8, Huffman Middle School had 440 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 23:1, increased from a ratio of 21:1 in prior years.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Huffman Middle School serves the northeastern part of the Birmingham, AL school district, covering an area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the school's edge and the furthest boundary reaching 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Huffman Middle School's student population of 384 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better.
School Rankings
Huffman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huffman Middle School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1182 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
86%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
50%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huffman Middle School's ranking?
Huffman Middle School is ranked #1182 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Huffman Middle School?
384 students attend Huffman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Huffman Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Huffman Middle School?
Huffman Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Huffman Middle School offer ?
Huffman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Huffman Middle School part of?
Huffman Middle School is part of Birmingham City School District.
In what neighborhood is Huffman Middle School located?
Huffman Middle School is located in the Huffman neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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